Onibaba

Synopsis of Onibaba

Set in a Japan ravaged by civil war, Onibaba is a masterpiece of Japanese cinema directed by Kaneto Shindô. The story follows a mother and her daughter-in-law who survive in the tall grass fields by murdering lost soldiers to steal their belongings and trade them for food. Their precarious existence is threatened by the arrival of a neighbor returning from the war, triggering a spiral of jealousy, desire, and supernatural horror in this parable about the human condition. This special Masters of Cinema edition presents the film in a dual format including both Blu-ray and DVD, offering an immersive cinematic experience.